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2023 NFL free agency: What are some possible destinations for Lamar Jackson this offseason?
Baltimore Ravens quarterback star Lamar Jackson requests trade after getting the non-exclusive franchise tag this offseason. Where could he go?
The most prominent Baltimore Ravens star player Lamar Jackson carried to Twitter this Monday to reveal that he demanded a trade from the Ravens organization at the beginning of March. The skilled Ravens quarterback published the following message on his Twitter page:
After his revelation today, the first question that comes to mind is where he could be heading and which teams are prepared and in a situation to bring him on their roster.
Las Vegas Raiders
The first logical landing spot is the Las Vegas Raiders. They’ve just released Derek Carr and are searching for a quality QB. The only problem with signing Jackson will be Davis’s family liquidity. Famous for their issues with converting an asset or security into cash, the Raiders will have difficulty offering a Jackson big-time highly-guaranteed deal.
Conversely, the Raiders will always have their solid fan base and market exposure as a vital asset in attracting a Lamar Jackson-caliber profile player.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons fan base would invariably greet another dual-threat quarterback. Praising Michael Vick’s time with Atlanta as the most successful in their history, he never led his team to the championship chip. As a certified Vick contemporary, would Lamar Jackson be capable of bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Atlanta for the first time in franchise history? For die-hard Falcons fans, this would be a great chance to discover the answer to this fascinating question.
New England Patriots
The most important question with the Patriots is how much New England is still earmarked into evolving Mac Jones. If brought, Lamar Jackson will immediately boost the Patriots’ offense and offer several styles of play that can be used in their offensive strategy. Patriots are not a force to be reckoned with like they were in the last two decades, and maybe bringing a top-notch quarterback hungry for championship success will coincide with Belichick’s no-nonsense style of play. Undoubtedly, it will be a great delight for all NFL fans to see these two cooperating under one roof.
Washington Commanders
After their “medium-well” season (8-8-1), the Commanders will undoubtedly try to explore the veteran QB market. While rookie Sam Howell may be a valid candidate to open the 2023 season under center, Jackson is the star energy they’ve long required. Coach Ron Rivera hit some excellent numbers in Carolina by utilizing a mobile QB in Cam Newton. They’d also offer Jackson at least one premium lance in Terry McLaurin and geographical closeness to the Baltimore community.
Washington is still struggling to finish their team-selling saga. Still, with a healthy, enough salary cap number ($15 million) and their draft compensation (16th overall and next year’s first), landing a Lamar Jackson contract doesn’t cost excessively. It will also play out well on the team’s PR side.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are gambling Lamar Jackson will push free agency and find out the market isn’t as good as he thought. Maybe the quarterback will stumble to forge a deal to his preference. Perhaps the Ravens are already planning to match whatever deal he gets. Then they must comprehend what the market looks like for their quarterback. They surely want to stay competitive, and Lamar proved numerous times that he could bring that competitiveness to the field.